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Overview |
University at Albany- SUNY | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Location | Albany, NY | Doylestown, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,880 | 2,189 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #242 | #655 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | albany.edu | delval.edu | ||
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Costs |
University at Albany- SUNY | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $40,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,660 | $40,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,182 | $14,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,165 | $28,401 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,747 | $30,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
University at Albany- SUNY | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,740 | 2,358 | ||
| Admitted | 21,477 | 2,181 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.9% | 92.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 22.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/31 | 24/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1320 | 1070/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University at Albany- SUNY | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,800 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,065 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $268 |
Diversity |
University at Albany- SUNY | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
University at Albany- SUNY | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 45% | ||
Campus |
University at Albany- SUNY | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- SUNY at Albany is larger than than Delaware Valley University based on total student enrollment (16,880 students vs. 2,189 students)
University at Albany- SUNY vs. Delaware Valley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University at Albany- SUNY or Delaware Valley University?
- Delaware Valley University is 475.4% more expensive to attend than University at Albany- SUNY for in-state tuition ($40,680.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.5% higher at Delaware Valley University than SUNY at Albany ($40,680.00 vs. $25,660.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Albany than Delaware Valley University ($19,165 vs. $28,401)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Delaware Valley University are 9.7% lower than costs at SUNY at Albany ($14,750 vs. $16,182)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Delaware Valley University than SUNY at Albany (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Delaware Valley University students is 210.3% larger than aid received SUNY at Albany ($30,241 vs. $9,747)
University at Albany- SUNY vs. Delaware Valley University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University at Albany- SUNY or Delaware Valley University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Delaware Valley University or University at Albany- SUNY .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Albany (1091) is 97 points higher than at Delaware Valley University (994)
- Incoming University at Albany- SUNY students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Delaware Valley University (22)
- Accepted freshman Delaware Valley University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at University at Albany- SUNY (3.3)
- Delaware Valley University has a higher acceptance rate (92.5%) than University at Albany- SUNY (69.9%)
University at Albany- SUNY vs. Delaware Valley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University at Albany- SUNY or Delaware Valley University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Delaware Valley University and University at Albany- SUNY.
- The graduation rate at University at Albany- SUNY is higher than Delaware Valley University (64% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Albany earn on average $12,700 more per year than Delaware Valley University graduates after ten years. ($55,800 vs. $43,100)
- SUNY at Albany students graduate with a $4,935 lower median federal student loan debt than Delaware Valley University graduates. ($21,065 vs. $26,000)
- University at Albany- SUNY graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Delaware Valley University graduates. ($217 vs. $268)
- More Delaware Valley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University at Albany- SUNY students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/